Peacock had offseason hip surgery, but has been able to take part in bullpen sessions. He's still a bit behind the other pitchers in camp, but the team is aiming for mid-March for his first batting practice. Manager A.J. Hinch said Peacock will need to throw a few of those before he's ready for game action.

The 27-year-old Peacock posted a 4.72 ERA over 131 2/3 innings last season.

Astros pitcher Brad Peacock threw 30 pitches in his third bullpen session of the spring Saturday and reported no pain in his hip, the Houston Chronicle reports.

"No pain," Peacock said. "I felt all right. My arm felt good. I was a little wild, but that’s normal. It was only my third bullpen, but no pain in the hip. I’ll take it."

Peacock is working his way back from offseason hip surgery. He'll take two days off and throw another bullpen Tuesday, when he hopes to increase his session to 35 pitches. If he continues to progrees, he hopes to throw his first live batting practice March 11.

Astros pitcher Brad Peacock reported no discomfort in his surgically repaired hip Thursday, while running a day after throwing his second bullpen session, per the Houston Chronicle. Peacock ran for 20 minutes at 80 percent of his body weight on an AlterG anti-gravity treadmill.

“I felt good,” he said. “I felt pretty good, no pain. I did 20 minutes of running on the AlterG, which takes away body weight, which is nice. I’m at 80 percent body weight.”

Peacock was happy with Thursday's progress since he didn't respond as well after running Monday.

“I felt a little bit of awkwardness in there (Monday), but that’s gone,” he said.

Astros pitcher Brad Peacock reported to camp in great shape, according to MLB.com.

Peacock reportedly lost 28 pounds during the offseason. "I hit the gym pretty hard," he said. "I worked hard and [I'm] glad to see it paid off." Peacock, who had hip surgery last October, is slightly behind the other pitchers in camp, but is hoping to throw off a mound on Sunday.

Astros general manager Jeff Lunhow said Wednesday pitcher Brad Peacock, who is coming off October hip surgery, will throw off a mound "pretty soon," per MLB.com. However, he will be a little behind the rest of the pitchers at the beginning of camp.